79-2,139 Legislative findings and intent. - Nebraska Statutes

79-2,139. Legislative findings and intent.The Legislaturefinds and declares that all students have a right to work and study in a safe,supportive environment that is free from harassment, intimidation, and violence.The Legislature further finds that when a student is a victim of dating violence,his or her academic life suffers and his or her safety at school is jeopardized.The Legislature therefor finds and declares that a policy to create a betterunderstanding and awareness of dating violence shall be adopted by each schooldistrict. It is the intent of the Legislature to require each school districtto establish a policy for educating staff and students about dating violence. SourceLaws 2009, LB63, § 44.